Technical Communication Graduate Certificate
Make complex information clear—advance your career with practical, high-impact skillsThe Graduate Certificate in Technical Communication is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their writing, editing, and content design skills for the workplace—especially when working with complex topics, digital tools, and diverse audiences. Whether you're new to the field or looking to deepen your expertise, this certificate offers a flexible, applied, and academically grounded pathway into one of today’s most in-demand communication careers.This hybrid program includes in-person seat time, meaning you’ll benefit from face-to-face engagement with faculty and peers while also enjoying the flexibility of online components. You’ll join a learning community that values collaboration, creativity, accessibility, and real-world application.In just three graduate-level courses (which also make up the core of the MS in Technical Communication program), you'll gain essential skills in:Writing task-oriented and procedural documents, like instructions and user guidesCreating content that meets regulatory and industry standardsDesigning reusable and intelligent contentPreparing documents for translation and localizationCollaborating effectively with subject matter experts and cross-functional teamsThis certificate is a great fit for:Professionals entering or transitioning into technical communicationWriters, editors, educators, and designers who want to enhance their workplace communication skillsEmployees in tech, healthcare, nonprofit, or corporate settings seeking formal training in user-centered communicationProspective MS students—this certificate serves as a strong entry point, with all credits transferable toward the full degreeGraduates will be equipped to produce clear, accessible, and actionable content that meets the needs of real users—and advances the goals of the organizations they serve.Note: As the Technical Communication Graduate Certificate program is only a 12-credit program, students in the program are not eligible for financial aid.